Discover the voices of early American women poets and prose writers in one illuminating collection.
This edition draws on biographical sketches and sampled works from the 1830s to 1860s, offering a clear, accessible portrait of a vibrant literary circle and the period that shaped them.
- Read concise portraits of authors like Lucretia Davidson, Frances Sargent Osgood, and others, plus discussion of their place in literary history.
- Enjoy representative verse and letters that illuminate daily life, friendships, and the craft of writing.
- Explore how critics and editors viewed feminine writing in the era and how it evolved after 1860.
Ideal for readers of literary history, women’s writing, and nineteenth‑century verse, this edition provides a welcoming entry point to a pivotal chapter in American literature.